Katharine Stinson
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For the aviator, see Katherine Stinson.
Katharine Stinson (1917-2001) was an American aeronautical engineer and the Federal Aviation Administration's first female engineer.[3]
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Katharine Stinson | |
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Born | (1917-09-18)September 18, 1917 |
Died | July 29, 2001(2001-07-29) (aged 83) |
Nationality | American |
Education | North Carolina State University |
Engineering career | |
Discipline | aeronautical engineering |
Employer(s) | Federal Aviation Administration |
Projects | air worthiness |
Significant design | supersonic transport standards |
Awards | FAA Sustained Performance Award (1961),[1] Distinguished Women in the Aerospace Industry Award (1984), the Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics' Aviation Pioneer of the Year and Aerospace Engineer of the Year awards (1987 and 1988).[2] |
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